Bill 200617
Authorizing an initial 10-year conversion of the current Term with up-to two 5- year Renewal Terms for a Lease Agreement the City has entered into with the First Tee of Greater Philadelphia for operating, managing and maintaining the John F Byrne Golf Course, all under certain terms and conditions.
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How members voted
Vote on Feb 25, 2021 · CITY COUNCIL
Aye (17)
Councilmember DombCouncilmember GreenCouncilmember GymCouncilmember OhCouncilmember SquillaCouncilmember JohnsonCouncilmember JonesCouncil President ClarkeCouncilmember HenonCouncilmember Quiñones SánchezCouncilmember BassCouncilmember ParkerCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember BrooksCouncilmember GauthierCouncilmember Gilmore RichardsonCouncilmember Thomas
From the floor
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“From the Mayor to the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Stated Meeting March 11, 2021 Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill Nos. 210002, 210075, 210076, 210078, and 210081. And I am pleased to advise you that on March 10, 2021, I signed the fol…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, March 11, 2021 · Mar 11, 2021 · official transcript, this passage
“The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted. Mr. Decker, can you please read the title of Bill No. 200617.”
Council President Clarke · Stated Meeting, February 25, 2021 · Feb 25, 2021 · official transcript, this passage
“The Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs to which was referred Bill No. 200617 entitled, an ordinance authorizing an initial 10-year conversion of the current term with up to 2 five-year renewal terms for a lease agreement the City has entered into with the First Tee of Greater Philadelphia for operating, managing and maintaining the John F. Byrne golf course. Respectfully reports it has considered the…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, February 18, 2021 · Feb 18, 2021 · official transcript, this passage
“Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill 200617. (Duly seconded.)”
Councilwoman Bass · Stated Meeting, February 18, 2021 · Feb 18, 2021 · official transcript, this passage
“Stated Meeting February 18, 2021 Thank you. It's been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading of this day of Bill No. 200617. All those in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)”
Council President Clarke · Stated Meeting, February 18, 2021 · Feb 18, 2021 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Nov 12, 2020Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
- Feb 17, 2021HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
- Feb 17, 2021HEARING HELD · Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
- Feb 17, 2021REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
- Feb 18, 2021SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
- Feb 18, 2021ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Feb 18, 2021READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Feb 25, 2021READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
- Mar 10, 2021SIGNED · MAYOR
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..Title Authorizing an initial 10-year conversion of the current Term with up-to two 5- year Renewal Terms for a Lease Agreement the City has entered into with the First Tee of Greater Philadelphia for operating, managing and maintaining the John F Byrne Golf Course, all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body WHEREAS, The City of Philadelphia, acting through its Department of Parks and Recreation and the First Tee of Greater Philadelphia entered into a Lease Agreement on August 14, 2020 for an Initial Term of one year and for Renewal Terms totaling up-to three years; and WHEREAS, Section 3.02 et seq. of the Lease Agreement contemplates and authorizes the City Administration to request City Council to introduce and pass an ordinance converting the Initial Term from one-year to ten years, ending on August 13, 2030, and authorizing up-to two (2) Renewal Terms of an additional five (5) years each that would begin on August 14, 2030; NOW THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Council hereby authorizes and converts the Initial Term of the Lease Agreement, the substance of which is substantially described in the Term Sheet attached hereto as Exhibit "A," such that the period will be ten (10) years, ending on August 13, 2030. SECTION 2. Council additionally authorizes up-to two (2) five (5) year Renewal Terms of the Lease Agreement which would begin on August 14, 2030. EXHIBIT A Lease Agreement Term Sheet 1. Parties. The City of Philadelphia, acting through its Department of Parks and Recreation (the "City"), and The First Tee of Greater Philadelphia ("First Tee"). 2. Lease. The City leases the John F. Byrne Golf Course (the "Site"), located at 9550 Leon Street, to First Tee to operate, manage and maintain for an Initial Term of one (1) year with up-to three (3) one-year Renewal Terms. The Commencement Date was August 14, 2020. The Lease contemplates a conversion of the Initial Term from one (1) year to ten (10) years ending on August 13, 2030. In addition, the Renewal Terms would convert to up-to two (2) five (5) year Renewal Terms starting on August 14, 2030. 3. Capital Improvements/Repairs. First Tee is obligated to make a minimum of $500,000 of capital improvement/repair work to the Site in the first three (3) years of the Lease term, including bringing the property into ADA compliance and removing all identified dead trees. 4. Participation of Minority, Women and Disabled Owned Business Enterprises. First Tee agreed to use good faith efforts to meet the following Economic Opportunity Plan ("EOP") participation ranges: > Capital Improvements- 18-22% MBE and 12-16% WBE > Operations and Maintenance- 15-20% MBE and/or 15-20% WBE > Concessions and Catering - 10-15% MBE and/or 10-15% WBE 5. Maintenance. First Tee is responsible for all Site maintenance, upkeep and repair/improvements. 6. Rent. $1 per year in exchange for Site upkeep and all operational costs. 7. Community Use. First Tee will provide appropriate clubhouse meeting room space and golf instruction programs for the community on a regular basis. 8. No City Financial Obligation. Nothing in the Lease Agreement obligates the City to appropriate or spend money at any time or for any reason. ..End